Worlds of Making: Best Practices for Establishing a Makerspace in Your School

Laura Fleming
2015

Reviewed by Ethomas_2485@education.gov.dm


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What did you learn from your reading? Summarize the big here.

1. PLANNING. get students involved to find out their interests. this helps to ensure a student centered learning environment.

In addition, use the internet to find things which are new and cutting edge. Also relate to curricula and programs. Finally choose a theme.

2.SETTING UP; Designs should be welcoming to students. They should be able to creatively flourish. "(DIY feel). You may add fixed stations and flexible stations. Makerspaces can be set up in the library or any space at school.Once created, pupils begin to create and invent to learn new concepts, they share ideas.

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How did you feel about what you read? Talk about how you think you can use what you learned.


This was a very interesting book to read. I learned how to plan, create and use makerspaces to enhance students' learning and creativity.

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What questions are you left with? Think about practical considerations for implementing changes.


What are other examples or ideas of makerspaces to use at elementary level schools?

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